Distribution and Soil Characteristics Associated with the Neches River Rose-Mallow (Hibiscus dasycalyx)

The Neches River rose-mallow, Hibiscus dasycalyx, is a rare herbaceous perennial endemic to East Texas. The threatened, obligate wetland species is currently at risk of being lost in the wild due to habitat loss, encroachment of nonnative and native plant species, and hybridization with two other Hibiscus congeners, Hibiscus laevis and Hibiscus moscheutos. Known locations of each of the three Hibiscus species were used to measure select soil characteristics and habitat variables associated with each of the rose-mallows. H. dasycalyx was concluded to be associated with more fertile soils and slightly more canopy coverage than H. laevis and H. moscheutos. H. dasycalyx was also strongly associated with a soil drainage class of moderately well drained to somewhat poorly drained. Soil-site properties associated with the presence and survivorship of H. dasycalyx can be utilized in the selection of sites for introduction and reintroduction projects in the future. The propagation and cultivation of H. dasycalyx, paired with the isolation and light management of all populations, will aid in ongoing conservation strategies

Care to Walk in My Shoes? Repairing Trust after Violations of Benevolence

This dissertation examines how perceived perspective taking relates to trust repair, specifically in the context of a benevolence-based violation. I draw on perspective taking theory, attribution theory, and the integrative model of organizational trust to explore a model of interpersonal trust repair. The extant literature on trust repair primarily focuses on violations of ability and integrity, leaving the third dimension of trustworthiness, benevolence, largely unexplored. Yet, research suggests as many as 96% of workplace employees have been victims of benevolence-based offenses, such as disrespect, condescension, or degradation. The present research expands the theoretical bounds of the extant trust repair literature to better understand how to repair trust after such violations. I posited that the relationship between perceived perspective taking and benevolence is simultaneously mediated by stability attributions and empathy, where cognitive-driven calculations of whether the cause of the event is stable and affect-driven perceptions of empathy lead to updated perceptions of benevolence. In addition, I proposed that these revised perceptions of benevolence are positively related to trust, but that this relationship is qualified by the victim’s dispositional forgiveness. I conducted two studies to investigate these relationships. Study 1 involved critical incident technique methodology to evoke salient, real-world, benevolence-based violations in established relationships followed by a questionnaire of focal variables to test the full model. This specifically answered the call of scholars to take trust repair studies out of the lab and into the workplace as well as examining established rather than nascent relationships. Study 2 employed an experimental vignette methodology (EVM) that directly manipulated levels of benevolence along with three social accounts. This follow-up study was expected to replicate the expected findings from study 1 as well as more closely examine the role of benevolence and perspective taking by using experimental control. While the results of study 2 were not interpreted due to poor model fit indices, there were several key findings in study 1. First, the relationship between perceived perspective taking and benevolence was fully explained by perceived empathy, and to a lesser extent, unstable causal attributions. Second, restored perceptions of benevolence predicted trust repair. Additionally, empathy and stability attributions were both significantly related with trust repair. Third and finally, dispositional forgiveness failed to moderate the proximal predictors of trust repair. Thus, the overall model received only partial support. The theoretical and practical implications of the study 1 results are discussed along with limitations and opportunities for future research

A Scoping Review on the Role of Occupational Therapy with Breast Cancer Survivors

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer survivors (BCS) suffer from treatment side effects that adversely impact occupation. Occupational therapy (OT) plays a role in the treatment of BCS, however, the literature has not clearly defined the role of OT with this population. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this capstone project was to conduct a scoping review of the literature to clearly define the role of OT in addressing the occupational needs of BCS. METHODS: The scoping review methodology was based upon the 5-stage framework outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005). The EBSCOhost search engine was utilized for access to CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE, and OpenDissertation electronic databases. The final inclusion was 34 articles. The search results were recorded via PRISMA diagram. Data was extracted via summary table. RESULTS: The majority of intervention implementation included education and application of compensatory strategies, adapting new lifestyle habits, and physical exercise. Additionally, the majority of the interventions provided educational material and applicable activities to address the physical, cognitive, and emotional dysfunction experienced during breast cancer survivorship. CONCLUSION: The current interventions being implemented by occupational therapy practitioners address a limited range of occupational deficits within breast cancer survivorship. Due to the limitations of interventions and barriers being addressed, BCS faced with specific areas of occupational dysfunction are left untreated.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonessummer2021/1019/thumbnail.jp

Vaginal Enterobius vermicularis diagnosed on liquid-based cytology during Papanicolaou test cervical cancer screening: A report of two cases and a review of the literature.

Enterobiasis is one of the most common human parasitic infections. It is considered an intestinal parasite, but cases of extra-intestinal affections exist, notably infections of the female genital tract. Enterobius vermicularis (EV) eggs (or ova) have been found in the cervical smears of two patients in our institute during the last 16 years. No gynaecological or gastrointestinal symptoms were reported, and there was no known intestinal infection in these two cases. A review of the available literature revealed rare cases of vaginal enterobiasis, with a wide range of clinical presentations, many patients being asymptomatic. The diagnosis may sometimes be difficult, mainly because of the lack of clinical suspicion. However, cytological identification of EV in cervico-vaginal smears is important, especially when considering the risk of ascending infections of the genital tract associated with severe complications